How to Use Randoms

A quick guide to get you started with Randoms.

Getting Started

1

Create Your Account

Download the app and sign up with your email or Google account. Choose a unique username — this is how people will find you.

2

Set Up Your Profile

Add a profile photo, write a bio, and customize your profile. Tap "Edit Profile" on your profile page to make changes.

3

Follow People

Use the Search tab to find friends, creators, and topics you're interested in. Tap "Follow" to see their posts in your feed.

Creating Posts

1

Tap the + Button

The plus button is at the bottom center of the screen. Tap it to start creating a new post.

2

Select Your Media

Choose photos or videos from your gallery. You can select multiple items to create a carousel post. Tap and hold to reorder them.

3

Edit & Enhance

Apply filters, crop, adjust brightness, or add text overlays to your media before posting.

4

Add Caption & Hashtags

Write a caption, add relevant hashtags (#) to help people discover your post, and optionally tag a location.

5

Choose Settings & Share

Set your audience (public, friends, or private), toggle comments on/off, and tap "Share" to publish.

💡 Tip: Use 3-5 relevant hashtags to help more people discover your posts. Avoid overusing unrelated tags.

Watching Cuts (Short Videos)

1

Swipe Up on Any Video

When you see a video in your feed, swipe up to enter Cuts mode — a full-screen, endless stream of short videos.

2

Interact with Cuts

Double-tap to like, tap the comment icon to view or add comments, and use the share button to send a cut to friends.

3

Switch Feeds

Tap the menu at the top to switch between "For You" (recommended cuts) and "Following" (cuts from people you follow).

Messages & Chat

1

Open Messages

Tap the messages icon in the bottom navigation bar to open your conversations.

2

Start a Conversation

Tap the new message icon, search for a user, and send them a message. You can also message from someone's profile.

💡 Tip: You can control who messages you in Settings > Privacy. Choose between Everyone, Followers Only, or No One.

Managing Your Settings

Access all settings by tapping the settings icon on your profile or from the main settings menu. Here are the key sections:

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Account

Manage your email, password, phone number, linked accounts, and two-factor authentication.

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Privacy

Control who can see your posts, message you, comment, tag you, and find your profile in search.

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Content & Display

Customize your feed layout, video quality, autoplay settings, captions, and content filters.

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Notifications

Choose which notifications you receive — likes, comments, follows, messages, and more.